Star Maiden Kit

'Star Maiden' is the second Shawl in the 'Maiden' Series of shawls Michelle Miller, The Fickle Knitter, and I are doing together.

LIMITED EDITION - Only 50 Kits Available

Each kit includes:

• 'Star Maiden' Pattern Designed by Michelle Miller
• 2 Skeins of "STARRI" Yarn - 75% Wool & 25% Nylon. Get more details on Starri on our Yarnie FAQs page
• Stitch Marker Necklace Custom Made by Clair Thorley of Purple Gecko Studio
• 1 Silver Organza Project Bag
• Gift Tin with Window
• A mini skein of one of our other yarns.

The Star Maidens

Stories of Maidens are prevalent throughout our human history. They are depicted as beautiful, smart, seductive and also innocent. Many cultures have a myth of Maidens, from Buddhist, Greek, Aboriginal, Native American, Celtic and Norse, African. The Star Maidens are known across most cultures and are commonly known as the Pleiades by their Greek Astronomical name.

I found Star Maiden stories in every culture, and every story was a variation of the same basic myth. Seven or Nine or Twelve Maidens, they either come to earth from the heavens and take human lovers, uniting earth to the sky and fate. In other myths they are innocent maidens on earth that are elevated to the heavens and become Star Maidens.For this kit I have chosen the Native American Myth of the Star Maidens. There were twelve maidens but the most common myth is about one of the Star Maidens who leaves the heavens and comes to earth.